Butterfield Bank has few friends with the imposition of a new $1 a month fee to hold a savings account.
And seniors advocacy organisation Age Concern, while pleased that at least some of its members won’t be affected, is calling on the bank to recons...
A former police sergeant described how his life changed after he narrowly escaped death during a mission in Kosovo four years ago.
Jeff Baron served 13 months in the war-torn country as part of the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations from January ...
Hotelier John Jefferis has been presented with an award recognising his contributions to Trinidad and Tobago’s tourism industry.
The award is part of a series of initiatives by the government of Trinidad and Tobago to celebrate the country’s 50th ann...
Hi folks,
There are but a few weeks left of boating season so you had better make the most of it before it’s gone. Luckily, there are four cruise options in this post alone that are coming up in September. Here’s what’s happening in Bermuda:
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DATE: Aug 30, 2012 | CATEGORY: Opinion Writer | AUTHOR: Nothing to do in Bermuda?
It was 1962, when lovebirds Harvey and Cindy Butler decided to venture to the Island for their honeymoon.
Mr Butler was researching different vacation spots and had his mind set on a tropical destination like the Bahamas or Puerto Rico. His travel ag...
In these uncertain economic times, we have to guard against the risk of creating a culture of dependency. More and more Bermudians are unable to find work and are becoming almost solely dependent on Government financial assistance.
Right now, it is i...
DATE: Aug 29, 2012 | CATEGORY: Opinion Writer | AUTHOR: Swan and Burchall
August 21, 2012
Dear Sir,
Never in recent history has the National Stadium been sold out and so vibrant. During Easter, we were treated to a potpourri of Olympics, Carnival and Sun splash rolled into one.
West Indians of every island came out to sup...
DATE: Aug 29, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor |
August 20, 2012
Dear Sir,
This is about Harry and Bess Truman and their time in the White House. This story is a far cry from the way US presidents operate today and his actions show how his concern and responsibility was for the people and not for h...
DATE: Aug 28, 2012 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor |
Bus passengers will be able to pick up energy saving tips thanks to a new advertising campaign from the Department of Energy which focuses on energy efficiency.
The campaign titled ‘Did You Know?’ features small advertisements on bus handles Island-...
Premier Paula Cox and Ombudsman Arlene Brock, have agreed to meet periodically, following Ms Brock’s complaints that she was pressured not to conduct an investigation.
“Further to our 2011 Annual Report, Madam Premier requested to meet with me to dis...
